A school has opened its own Wellbeing Centre to recognise the importance of mental health.

Felsted School opened the centre to in light of figures released by the World Federation of Mental Health, which reveal one in four adults and one in ten children are likely to have a mental health problem.

Located in the heart of the school, the Centre is designed to be a calming and relaxing place for pupils and members of the Felsted community to take time out for short periods during their busy day.

The centre, which will be officially opened next term, is managed by deputy headteacher Karen Megahey, who will be based in the centre.

She said: “Our aim is to create an oasis of tranquillity to give people the space they need to recharge their emotional batteries on a regular basis.”

The centre has been designed with natural features and comfortable furniture, with a focus on a sensory experience.

It will be used for personal, social, health and economic lessons and a number of activities associated with wellbeing, so all pupils will become familiar with the environment.

The activities might include mindfulness, counselling, yoga, pilates, peer counselling and safeguarding training.

Headmaster Chris Townsend said: “Felsted is committed to promoting excellent emotional and mental health for all members of our community and our new Wellbeing Centre and counselling service will be a vital step in meeting these needs.”

The Wellbeing Centre will be a shared facility between the Senior School and the Prep School, looking after over 1000 pupils, 300 staff and parents.